Hope Is In God

Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
    but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.Psalm 20:7

You are not to place your hope in militaries, world leaders, the stock market but in God Almighty. After the midterms many were jumping for joy while others were sick inside. You can’t let politics guide your life. 

No matter what happens God is on the throne. Not a Republican, not a Democrat, not an independent but God himself. His truth and only His truth will set you free. 

Keep looking up. Don’t throw in the towel but pray even for those you disagree with. God has this. 

PRAYER:Today Lord I give you thanks for freedom and for good health. I give you thanks for this country. Guard my heart and keep me from fear. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

From. Through, , To

, When you pass through the waters, I will be When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.Isaiah 43:2

Recently a message from Pastor Steven Furtick mentioned how you go from one problem through the desert and darkness and into the marvelous light. The ‘through’ part is the challenging part no one likes. 

When you go through your desert experience don’t keep grumbling but try to praise God in the storms of life. Believe receive doubt do without. 

So are you in a trial of life right now? Hang on to the rope. God is not through and He is your shepherd, he will deliver you and protect you. 

PRAYER: Father guard my heart and mind as I go through the storms of life. In Jesus’ name. Amen. you in a trial of life right now? Hang on to the rope. God is not through and He is your shepherd, he will deliver you and protect you. 

PRAYER: Father guard my heart and mind as I go through the storms of life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

So are you in a trial of life right now? Hang on to the rope. God is not through and He is your shepherd, he will deliver you and protect you. 

PRAYER: Father guard my heart and mind as I go through the storms of life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.k through the desert and darkness and into the marvelous light. The ‘through’ part is the challenging part no one likes. 

When you go through your desert experience don’t keep grumbling but try to praise God in the storms of life. Believe receive doubt do without. 

So are you in a trial of life right now? Hang on to the rope. God is not through and He is your shepherd, he will deliver you and protect you. 

PRAYER: Father guard my heart and mind as I go through the storms of life. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Devotional Is A Spiritual Vitamin But…

 "What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ."Philippians 3:8

I love it when people read the devotions God gave me to write and it is better than nothing but you need to go deeper with God than a few minutes each day. I am guilty of it too.

It is so easy to saturate your mind in the morning with secular news or social media but you need to have spiritual discipline in order to keep the TV off and dive into scripture. Start with the book of John if you don’t know what to do. 

The enemy Satan loves it when you only give God or the Bible a few minutes. Get a scripture to hang on to and memorize to meditate during the day. Turn on a sermon from a respected Bible teacher. Talk to God in prayer and ask Him to help you on this journey. Now go enjoy your day. 

PRAYER: Father help me each day to be disciplined to want to know more about you than the daily news. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Freedom Is Not To Be Taken For Granted

 

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.Galatians 5:1

 

November 11 is Veterans Day honoring every man and woman who ever put on the military uniform to serve their country. This is a day to say thanks for our freedoms which were secured by military members keeping us safe.  

The military was never meant to be a social experiment but there have been a few times in history when those in charge unfortunately weakened it by deeming it so. This experimentation weakens it. 

The late President Ronald Reagan said “ "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. It must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation." Think about that. Also the late President Abraham Lincoln said  "America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves". Give thanks for those brave soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines who served so you might have a comfortable secure life. 

PRAYER: Father guard us from enemies within our own country who want to destroy us. Keep leaders be vigilant to those threats and help protect what we have. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Just Say It-In The Name Of Jesus!

“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”Colossians 3:17

Do you pray ‘in Jesus’ name’ or simply say Amen? No big deal really not trying to pick on anyone or condemn you but to remind you there is power in the name of Jesus. 

In saying ‘In the name of Jesus’ demons tremble. There is power and authority in Jesus’ name. 

Your prayer habit may have never included ending your prayers with saying ‘in the name of Jesus’ but try it and see if you don’t feel more of a connection or authority with the Almighty God.  

PRAYER:Father I give you my heart, my mind, my purposes for this day. Help me to weed out things that will not benefit the kingdom and use me as I go about my day to shine hope to others. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

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What To Do Now?

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.This is good, and pleases God our Savior,who wants all  people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.1Timothy 2:1-4

Another election season is in the books and oh my goodness what to do now. Much deception went on during campaigning as it always does but our young 250 year old nation may fall if believers don’t stand up for truth. But first they have to know it and not follow seducing spirits. 

 

This devotion is to urge all believers to check their blue or red robes and put on the robe of righteousness and truth. It is to get believers to wake up and be on their knees in prayer. It is to get devoted party followers to only follow Jesus. 

Do you truly know Jesus as your savior? I hope you do. The enemy Satan is out to destroy believers and to destroy the United States which has been a Christian nation since its founding. Fight the enemy not each other. Just saying. 

PRAYER: Lord help me stay grounded in prayer and your word and not get caught up in petty quarrels. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Onward!

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight."Proverbs 4:5-6

What is getting you down today? Current affairs? Family issues? Sickness? Politics? I say stand up and get going and don’t allow the enemy to squish you into his little tiny kingdom but rise up for Jesus! 

You were bought with a price the precious blood of Jesus. In the morning rise up thankful for where you live even if it is not ideal but give God thanks for freedom you have and be vigilant and wise to keep it.

Start each day on your knees praying a prayer of thanks for God to lift you out of whatever pit and keep running. Read a Chapter in Psalms and rejoice to be able to be in America. Some may be reading from other countries so pray for America to stay strong so we can help other nations. 

PRAYER: Lord God help me to shine your light on people I encounter daily. Help me not fear the future for you are in control. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Stop Gloating

“Do not gloat when your enemy falls;
when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice,
or the Lord will see and disapprove
and turn his wrath away from them.” Proverbs 24:17-18 NIV Bible Gateway

Ok so the midterm elections are behind us now and all the advertising on TV has ceased praise God. But now many people are disheartened and even mad over results and both sides may be saying ugly things on social media. Resist the urge to do that. 

Today’s verse is pretty clear to not be jumping for joy over someone’s failures or defeats and above all remember all humans are made in God’s image. True they don’t all acknowledge or even care about Him but He is their creator. 

Stay off social media. Praise God instead. Praise Him when things are going good and praise Him when they are not. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says “in all things to give thanks”. Wow. All means all. Now go pray and be still. Wait as God works. 

PRAYER: Lord help me to learn to keep silent and not enter into fruitless debates. I know you are working In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Stay In The Room

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.Galatians 6:9 NIV Bible Gateway 

Are there relationships you have felt like running out on because you were at the end of your rope? Know that that is from the enemy not God especially if it is involves your marriage partner. But if it is a friend or someone you are frustrated with don’t try to change them just be there. 

Stay put, hang on, don’t let go! Believe that God hears your prayers and knows your frustrations so keep on keeping on. 

Things in life aren’t always easy and the enemy likes to poke your buttons and try to get you frustrated. Each day start your day with prayer and reading scripture to get your focus right. Now go run your race keeping your eyes on the cross. 

PRAYER: Help me Father to hang on during hard times and struggles. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Deliver Me From Myself

 “What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death?”Romans 7:24

Have you ever felt like if only I could stop doing dumb stuff like opening your mouth at wrong time or doing something you regret later. It is almost like “Lord help me get away from my human nature and get immersed in God’s nature”. 

Dying to self is essential for walking the Christian life and not being overcome with anxiety over things you can’t control. Practice being kind, generous, loving, and forgiving. 

Who is on the throne of your life? Is it time to allow the Holy Spirit to infill you and let you run hard after Jesus again putting others before yourself? 

PRAYER: I need you Lord to help me have more of you and less of me. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Freedom Isn’t Free

 "Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves," 1 Peter 2:16

I am not writing today to tell you how to vote but instead to ask you to reflect on your God given freedoms and those who paid the ultimate price to have this country. Hopefully you are voting and if not you should be. 

Many issues and candidates are on the ballots nationwide. Lots of deceptions and cover ups. People convinced so and so is evil and needs voted out. I urge to not get into political squabbles. 

Today be thankful to have the right to vote. First pray then go to the polls. Be careful of deceiving spirits and those liars trying to trick you. Go vote then be at peace. 

PRAYER: Thanks for Election Day. Praying for our country to stay free and to not fall into the wrong hands. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Don’t Open The Door To The Devil

“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” Matthew 7:13-14

My friend we live in a crooked deceitful world that Satan would love to crush all things relating to Jesus Christ. One of the tools that Satan can use is social media has people blast one another with no consequence. Also the tool can open the door to pornography, affairs, and so forth. 

So many temptations are out there in the world. Good versus evil right versus wrong. Seek God each day and hear from Him by reading His Word The Bible. 

As a believer you should want to make Heaven crowded as the late Charlie Kirk used to say. Your heart should break for those keeping the door wide open to the enemy. Continue to press in daily in prayer for the lost and blinded. 

PRAYER: Lord help me daily to recognize attacks by the enemy and to stand strong. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Your Destination Is Your Decision

“But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.” Revelation 21:8

You are born and you die. When you die you either go to Heaven or to Hell. Many make jokes about that saying a loving God could never subject people to eternal damnation and flames. But if people reject Him and His teaching during their life why would the entrance sign to Heaven have their name on it?

Sad to say many people will be shocked when they take their last breath and are in an extremely dark place with no way out but God gave them choices on Earth to follow Him and they mocked Him and His teachings and His followers. 

Years ago I believe 1992 in Fairborn, Ohio a church did a drama for an alternative to Halloween where you had to be at least 12 to attend as it was very intense. It basically showed through several scenes a person who rejected Christ and what happened after they had died during a mock chemical spill and the next moment were in a hallway where there was weeping and gnashing of teeth. Very powerful and at the end the salvation message was presented to give people a chance to ask Jesus into their heart. Do you have friends and family who need to come to the Lord? Keep praying for them. 

PRAYER: Father may Your Word go through the whole world so everyone has a chance to know you are Lord. Open eyes Satan had blinded. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Trick Or Treat

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour.”1 Peter 5:8

 

Not only is this the day Halloween is celebrated but it is also my birthday. I am not a huge fan of Halloween even though yeah I get it children love dressing up and getting candy but it is the demonic dark aspect of this day I hate to pay tribute to. 

What a religious nut are you? No I love Jesus and I hate seeing evil paraded as fun and yes there are those that say “for crying out loud Becky get a grip it is all for fun” and I am reminded of how the power of darkness has gripped our world trying to call dark light and light dark. 

Black magic, fortune tellers, ouija boards, witches, and little red devil outfits to make toddlers look cute. The Holy Spirit has to bring conviction upon your heart before you decide enough is enough. Each and every day wake up praising God for teaching you truth through the word and get up and be a light for the kingdom. 

PRAYER: Father thank you for each day you have given us and even in the midst of Halloween activities let me not be holier than thou but instead pray for conviction to come upon others. Keep our children safe as they trick or treat. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Represent Christ

“So that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation, then you will shine among them like stars in the sky."Philippians 2:15

I was thinking of how important a parents’ job is to teach little children about Jesus but also about taking care of things and picking up after yourself. On a recent visit to an elevated ‘lounge’ at my local grocery store many people had left litter behind or dirty tables. It reminded me of a sign that used to be hanging in the break room American Red Cross I think at Wright Patterson AFB which said “your mother doesn’t work here please clean up after yourself.” 

Especially when those with you know you are a Christ follower how much more important to set an example. You can even pick up stuff others left behind kind of what adopt a highway does even though you didn’t throw litter out you serve your community by helping tidy up the roadside. 

Wherever you go don’t be a secret service Christian but shine the love and light of Jesus’. Don’t do things to get noticed but to be an example for Christ. 

PRAYER: Father God thank you for this Earth and my home. Help me be a good caretaker or what you entrust me with. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Stop Arguing

The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.Proverbs 12:16 ESV Bible Gateway 

Let God fight your battles. Arguments cause so much trouble and are right from the pit of Hell. Having little arguments about stuff that doesn’t even matter uses so much mental energy. 

Let things go. Don’t try to prove your point. Rise above the fight or argument. Get it stopped now before it escalates into something worse. 

Would you rather live in peace or turmoil? Obviously the answer should be peace. Then seek to end arguments. Now go have a good day. 

PRAYER: Lord God help me stay calm in my spirit and avoid getting into foolish conflicts. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Many

"For many will come in My name, claiming, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many." Matthew 24:5

The Bible speaks of many people who will come and say they are Jesus and many will be deceived. In the last days many false prophets will arise. That is why it is crucial to know scripture and be planted in a good Bible preaching church. 

Don’t follow after a man anyway because only Christ is to be followed no one else. Many will misuse scripture to sway people so be on your guard. 

In Matthew 24 it says many will be offended and betray and hate one another. This is why you need to know the truth. Even today there is so much deception so be on your knees in prayer and ask yourself “what would Jesus do”. 

PRAYER: Lord Jesus you are good and your mercies endure forever. Show me the way and help me walk in it. Guard my heart from the lies of Satan. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

It’s In The Bible

“Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other.”Matthew 24:9-10 NIV Bible Gateway

First of all before starting let me say it is the Holy Spirit not a person that brings conviction needed to change hearts and lives. Satan is the great deceiver and has blinded the minds of many some of who once called themselves believers. 

Don’t get into arguments about the Bible and truth but simply pray for friends and family you know who have maybe taken Satan’s bait and are messed up about truth. It can happen if a person doesn’t stay grounded in God’s word they can easily slip and get caught in the enemies trap and their intellectual minds will laugh at truth. 

The Bible is not old fashioned or old school that would be a lie the enemy plants in minds. This country of America was founded upon truth and many have tried to skew that truth. Run your race to win keep speaking the truth in love and pray that those who are caught up in a lie of culture and are ho hum about things of the Lord be set free. Let the Holy Spirit work, you pray. 

PRAYER: Lord God thanks for believers who speak the truth and especially believers who lead churches to know truth. May God protect all those who speak His Word. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Is There Room In Your Heart For God?

“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.”  Mark 1:35

Each day you are given 24 hours done of which are sleeping but in that 24 hours do you make time for God in prayer or a daily quiet time? 

Often times you have to be intentional about making sure quiet time to talk to God happens. You can just talk normal no need for thee or thou or anything fancy. 

So my friend do you have room in your heart each day for God? Maybe less social media scrolling and download a Bible app. Don’t be legalistic about it but make it important enough to schedule daily and give Him your concerns. 

PRAYER: Father you are most high and mighty and thank you for hearing my prayers. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Is There Something You Need To Totally Give To God?

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."Proverbs 3:5-6

Often times if you are trying to be in control of outcomes of things it can cause you much anguish. Stop wearing yourself out mulling over things. 

What has you concerned? World situation? Election? Your job?Comparing yourself to another?  Fear of death? A family issue? You really truly have to take today’s verse to heart. Try to relax. Anxiety can lead to health issues. 

Try this. Get up and read some of the Psalms. Talk to God in prayer. Turn off TV and stay off social media. Go for a walk. Have a blessed day. 

PRAYER: Lord help me stay focused on ‘above’. In Jesus’ name. Amen.